Cities – Then & Now
Cities – Then & Now by Lonely Planet Kids invites young readers to embark on an interactive journey through twelve significant cities at pivotal moments in their history. Published by Lonely Planet on October 20, 2020, this 24-page book is designed to engage children with intriguing facts about the evolution of these metropolises, showcasing how historical events have shaped their development. The book features vibrant illustrations and interactive elements, allowing kids to lift flaps and explore the transformation of cities like Great Zimbabwe and Las Vegas.
Readers will discover how each city has changed over time, comparing its past appearance with the modern landscape. The book covers a range of historical civilizations, including Thebes, Babylon, and Pompeii, providing insights into daily life and significant events that influenced their growth. With a focus on city and town life, architecture, and lifestyles, this edition serves as an educational resource that encourages curiosity about the world and its diverse cultures.
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Take a journey back in time to see what twelve mighty metropolises actually looked like during an important moment in their history. In this interactive and fact-filled tour, kids will discover intriguing facts about each historic city, what it looked like in the past, and how a significant event changed it forever.
On each page, open the gatefolds and lift the flaps to discover how these historic civilizations have evolved into modern cities, and compare their past appearance with their current one. Experience daily life in Great Zimbabwe, witness the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, see how Las Vegas went from a desolate desert to a booming city, and lots more.
Historical cities featured:
- Thebes, Egypt, Africa, c. 1200 bce
- Babylon, Iraq, Asia, c. 550 bce
- Pompeii, Italy, Europe, 79 ce
- Constantinople/Istanbul, Turkey, Europe/Asia, 550
- Aarhus, Denmark, Europe, c. 950
- Great Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe, Africa, c. 1250
- Tenochtitlan/Mexico City, Mexico, North America, c. 1520
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America, c. 1560
- London, England, UK, Europe, 1666
- Sydney, Australia, c. 1780
- Las Vegas, USA, North America, c. 1905
- Shanghai, China, Asia, c. 1950
About Lonely Planet Kids: Come explore! Let’s start an adventure. Lonely Planet Kids excites and educates children about the amazing world around them. Combining astonishing facts, quirky humor and eye-catching imagery, we ignite their curiosity and encourage them to discover more about our planet. Every book draws on our huge team of global experts to help share our continual fascination with what makes the world such a diverse and magnificent place – inspiring children at home and in school.
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